Overview

"The report discusses the data, assumptions,
and methodological framework used
to estimate useful energy requirements of
the country based on demographic and economic
drivers. Technological assessments of
resources and energy conversion processes
have been described in the report. Economic
and technological scenarios have been developed
within the integrated modelling framework
to assess the best energy mix during the
modelling time frame. Based on the scenario
assessment, the report provides directions to
various stakeholders associated with the Indian
energy sector including policy-makers,
technologists, and investors.
The report clearly points towards the
country’s increasing import dependence of
all fossil fuels. It also indicates that coal
would continue to play a key role in meeting
the country’s energy requirements. However,
the indigenous availability of coal is
expected to plateau in the next couple of
decades with the current exploitation plans
and technology. The need for energy efficiency
in the end-use sectors and radical
policy changes in the transport sector is also
highlighted. The study points towards focussing
efforts simultaneously on the demand
and supply sides for the economy to attain
the most efficient utilization of available resources."